Nepal votes in election pitting entrenched old guard against a powerful youth movement

The general election is the first since gen-Z protests forced Nepal’s then-prime minister to quitNearly six months after a wave of unprecedented youth-led protests forced Nepal’s then prime minister to quit, people have began voting in a general election that is shaping up as a high-stakes showdown between the entrenched old guard and a powerful youth movement.Key figures contesting the election include the Marxist former prime minister seeking a return to office, a rapper-turned-mayor bidding for the youth vote, and the newly elected leader of the powerful Nepali Congress party. Continue read

How a clump of moss helped convict grave robbers in Illinois

Four cemetery workers dug up and moved more than 100 bodies to resell the burial plots nearly 20 years agoIt was a particularly heinous crime. Four workers at a cemetery near Chicago dug up more than 100 bodies and dumped the remains elsewhere in the grounds, in order to resell the burial plots for profit.Now, nearly two decades after the scandal broke at Burr Oak cemetery in Alsip, Illinois, scientists have released details of how a tiny clump of moss became crucial forensic evidence that helped convict the grave robbers. Continue reading...

US Senator helps police drag anti-war protester from meeting

US Senator Tim Sheehy joined police in forcefully ejecting anti-war protestor and former Marine Brian McGinnis.

Why does Yao Ming, the 7ft 6in ex-basketballer, attend China’s Two Sessions meetings?

Among the 3,000 delegates is former athlete who sits as an independent on the National People’s CongressWhat are China’s Two Sessions and why do they matter?More generals purged as gather in BeijingAmong the generally drab lineup of mostly middle-aged men in suits who make up the nearly 3,000 delegates to the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s parliament, a few stand out.There are delegates from China’s 55 official ethnic minority groups, who often arrive dressed in traditional outfits rather than western-style suits. There are military members, identifiable by their uniforms. And then

Вчені "розбудили" черв’яка, який лишався замерзлим у сибірській мерзлоті 46 тисяч років

Один з видів нематоди "ожив" після тисяч років заморозки.

Man Accused of Plotting to Kill Trump Blames Iran for Scheme

Asif Merchant testified in his own defense, saying he participated in the plot to protect his family in Iran. Prosecutors reject his account of his motives.

Mercosur : après l’Argentine et l’Uruguay, le Brésil ratifie le traité de libre-échange signé avec l’Union européenne

Il ne manque à présent qu’un vote favorable du Parlement paraguayen pour que l’accord, qui suscite des tensions en Europe, soit validé par tous les pays signataires du bloc sud-américain.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese gave Donald Trump model nuclear submarine on golden plate at White House

Exclusive: Prime minister also presented Melania Trump with a $3,000 Paspaley pearl pendantAnthony Albanese gave Donald Trump a gift of a model nuclear submarine with gold plates and finishes, internal documents reveal, during his visit to the White House last year which sealed the president’s support for the Aukus pact.The prime minister also presented Trump’s wife Melania with a $3,000 Paspaley pearl pendant. Continue reading...

Pentagon identifies six US soldiers killed in Iran conflict

The US soldiers were killed after a drone evaded air defences to hit a command centre in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, on Sunday.

Australia politics live: Albanese and Carney agree action against Iran must end its nuclear weapons program ‘once and for all’

Australian PM also announces new annual emergency ministers meeting to boost cooperation on natural disasters. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal senator says military assets should be used ‘if necessary’ to repatriate AustraliansThe shadow defence minister, James Paterson, says the Middle East is a “challenging” environment for commercial airlines to fly in, with airports in the region being struck by Iran.If those commercial options are not available, then every other option needs to be considered, including using ADF assets to repatria

Israel tightens siege on Gaza amid Iran war

Israel closes Gaza crossings amid war with Iran, raising fears of famine. Tareq Abu Azzoum explains.

Cuba hit by widespread blackout; Ecuador expels Havana’s ambassador, staff

Cuba's Ambassador to Ecuador Basilio Gutierrez and his diplomatic staff were given 48 hours to leave Quito.

Authorities in Qatar evacuated residents living near the U.S. Embassy in Doha as a “temporary precautionary...

Il patron di Telepordenone ucciso in casa a sprangate. In estate bruciata la sua auto

L’omicidio di Ruoso avvenuto tra le 7 e le 8 di ieri mattina. Il corpo trovato dal nipote. Gli investigatori: “È stata una mattanza”

Symbole durable des politiques d’austérité, la tronçonneuse de Javier Milei s’exporte à l’international

L’outil tranchant, offert par un artisan au président ultralibéral argentin, incarne plus que jamais les coupes budgétaires drastiques opérées dans le pays et a même essaimé aux Etats-Unis, en France ou au Chili.

Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Tube Investments of India (₹2,769.20)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: On Monday (March 2), the scrip decisively breached a resistance at ₹2,650, opening the door for further rally

Montana Republican Steve Daines drops Senate re-election bid minutes before deadline

Trump ally Daines confirms resignation and withdraws bid for a third term, saying: ‘It is time for new leaders’Republican US senator Steve Daines of Montana dropped his bid for re-election to a third term Wednesday.Daines withdrew his name just minutes before the deadline for candidates to file for the November election with the Montana secretary of state’s office. Daines confirmed his resignation in a statement. Continue reading...

Australia politics live: Carney and Albanese announce moves to deepen ties on defence, critical minerals and AI

Australian PM also announces new annual emergency ministers meeting to boost cooperation on natural disasters. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal senator says military assets should be used ‘if necessary’ to repatriate AustraliansThe shadow defence minister, James Paterson, says the Middle East is a “challenging” environment for commercial airlines to fly in, with airports in the region being struck by Iran.If those commercial options are not available, then every other option needs to be considered, including using ADF assets to repatria

Experts doubt Tehran’s claims of advanced ‘hypersonic’ missiles.

As Iran fires fewer ballistic missiles, experts doubt Tehran is saving more advanced weapons.

Caos voli Medio Oriente, assistenza e sistemazione non sono dovuti a tutti

Se la compagnia aerea che dovrebbe riportare i passeggeri in Italia è extra Ue non si applica il regolamento europeo, che prevede hotel e pasti a carico del vettore. Più tutelato chi viaggia con compagnie Ue e tutti i clienti di tour operator

‘A win for democracy’: Labor abandons freedom of information law changes that would have reduced transparency

Katy Gallagher says Albanese government still committed to reform and flags new fixes to system ‘stuck in the 1980s’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Labor government has dumped its controversial changes to the freedom of information request system, which would have imposed new fees and further reduced transparency, after admitting it had no pathway to passing the parliament.But despite the major backdown, finance minister Katy Gallagher says the Albanese government is still committed to reforming the FoI syste

Миттєво забуваєте імена? Психолог назвала 9 прихованих рис вашої особистості

Звичка миттєво забувати імена – це не просто неуважність, а відображення ваших унікальних рис.

Droits de douane américains : un juge ordonne à l’administration Trump d’arrêter de collecter les taxes annulées

Le tribunal américain de commerce international a en outre statué, mercredi, que les entreprises qui ont payé des surtaxes invalidées le mois dernier par la Cour suprême ont droit à des remboursements. Le gouvernement américain a perçu plus de 130 milliards de dollars grâce à ces droits désormais abrogés.

Texas lawmaker admits he had affair with aide who died by suicide

Tony Gonzales claims God has forgiven him for affair with Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who set herself on fireUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US House representative Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, admitted to having an affair with an aide who died by suicide last year.Gonzales acknowledged the affair in an interview with the conservative media personality known as Joe Pags. Continue reading...

Papua New Guinea offers cash for guns as amnesty opens to combat escalating tribal violence

Weapons amnesty and buyback scheme will run until August as PM James Marape says illegal guns ‘destroying families and villages’ Papua New Guinea has asked residents to surrender illegal firearms in a bid to remove tens of thousands of weapons from the country, as it grapples with escalating violence and tribal fighting in the Highlands region.The police minister, Sir John Pundari, said the national gun amnesty and buyback scheme started on 27 February and it would run until late August. Continue reading...

Venezuela’s president vows mining reform amid visit from US cabinet member

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has met with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas.

Pro-American Kurdish Forces Are Preparing Possible Iran Incursion

The C.I.A. has given small weapons to Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq in a covert program that began before the current war.

Засобів протидії ще не винайшли: боєць назвав найефективніший засіб ураження на фронті

Цю зброю використовують як Україна, так і агресорка Росія.

Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration

A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.

US trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration

A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.

The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail

Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.

"Каспійський монстр": що стало з легендарним екранопланом, і де він зараз

Роки, проведені в піску під відкритим небом під впливом морського солоного повітря, не пішли на користь цій розробці.

Binge drinking rises sharply among gen Z in their early 20s

Research challenges idea of ‘generation sensible’ as alcohol and drug use increase after teenage yearsBinge drinking rates among gen Z have risen sharply since their teenage years, according to research that challenges their reputation as “generation sensible”.Almost seven in 10 (68%) 23-year-olds reported binge drinking in the past year, while nearly a third (29%) said they did so at least monthly, up from 10% at age 17. Continue reading...

BBC to call for permanent charter and end of political appointments to board

Corporation proposes sweeping changes intended to protect its independence and shore up its futureThe BBC is to call for an end to political appointments to its board as part of sweeping changes designed to protect its independence.The corporation will also demand that its royal charter be put on a permanent footing in an attempt to end the existential threat posed by having to negotiate with ministers over its future every 10 years. Continue reading...

Economic abuse by a partner contributes to one death every 19 days, report finds

Financial abuse is a factor in more than half of deaths related to domestic abuse but is often misunderstoodEconomic abuse from a partner contributes to one death from homicide or suicide every 19 days, a charity has found.Surviving Economic Abuse (Sea) said economic abuse from an intimate partner was a factor in more than half of deaths related to domestic abuse but was often misunderstood or overlooked.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifelin

Domenico, “Clima tossico e intimidatorio”: gli infermieri accusano Oppido

In una lettera successiva al trapianto andato male e indirizzata all’azienda sanitaria, lo staff del reparto contesta il primario

Famous Brady Bunch house awarded Los Angeles landmark status

Modest mid-century home in Studio City, used for sitcom’s exterior shots, designated a historic-cultural monumentHere’s the story … of how a modest mid-century home became a Los Angeles landmark.The LA city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the Brady Bunch house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument. Continue reading...

Il Pentagono: “Stiamo vincendo”. Trump: “Avremo un ruolo in Iran”. Il Senato dà luce verde ai raid

Conferenza stampa del capo della Difesa Hegseth: “Tutto procede secondo i piani, decimate l’aviazione e la marina, possiamo continuare a lungo”. Netanyahu preoccupato dalle voci di un negoziato con il regime

Iran live: US Senate backs Trump’s attacks on Tehran, Israel pounds Lebanon

US and Israel bombard Iran as Israeli forces hammer Lebanon and the widening conflict causes energy prices to spike.

Iran live: Senate fails to curb Trump’s war powers; Israel pounds Lebanon

US and Israel bombard Iran as Israeli forces hammer Lebanon and the widening conflict causes energy prices to spike.

Iran, “Entrate milizie curde è partita l’offensiva di terra”: la Casa Bianca smentisce

Axios e Fox News citano funzionari anonimi: manovre dall’Iraq. Le fazioni più importanti della minoranza negano attività militar

Sulla Turchia un missile di Teheran: ma Erdogan frena la Nato

Un sottomarino Usa ha colpito l’imbarcazione iraniana: 87 morti. L’intero Iraq al buio, Washington: “Americani via dal Paese”

L’attivista a Teheran: “Vogliamo liberarci dal regime, ma niente vendette”

Vida Rabbani: “Ho vissuto il carcere, adesso temo per le bombe. Però questa è un’opportunità storica per avere la democrazia”

Iran, pronto l’invio di armi e il sì agli Usa per le basi se usate per la logistica

Un riferimento forse già oggi nella risoluzione in Parlamento. Droni in volo da Sigonella. Sostegno a Iraq, Emirati e Kuwait

Iran, Meloni e Crosetto al Colle da Mattarella: “Crisi peggiore da decenni”

In mattinata vertice a palazzo Chigi poi i colloqui con il presidente: “La crisi è grave”, trapela dal Quirinale. Oggi i ministri riferiscono in aula Lega fredda sugli aiuti ai paesi del Golfo

Asse Ppe-destre sulle minacce di Trump alla Spagna: così l’Ue si divide

Solidarietà al leader iberico da von der Leyen, Costa e Macron. Solo Italia e Germania scelgono la linea del silenzi

“Tutti con Sanchez”, la sinistra conquistata da un altro spagnolo

Da Zapatero a Iglesias, i legami e l’ammirazione dei vertici del campo largo per i “cugini” avanguardia del progressismo

A Beirut il proclama di Hezbollah dalla capitale devastata: “È una lotta esistenziale”

“Dov’è lo Stato libanese?”: la domanda è sulla bocca di tutti. Come l’accusa alla milizia sciita di aver “dato a Israele l’alibi per attaccare”

Hormuz, stop prolungato. Il governo in allarme per il commercio

Telefonata Tajani-Rubio, la Farnesina stima gli effetti di un shock sistemico sull’economia. Possibile un mese senza forniture dal Qatar. Pichetto apre all’uso delle centrali a carbone

I settori. Crisi export e turismo, l’agricoltura prima a pagare. Gli albergatori: asiatici in fuga

Il blocco dei transiti per lo stretto di Hormuz blocca i carichi di frutta. La Fiavet stima perdite per sei miliardi di euro per la cancellazione dei pacchetti vacanza

Pasini (Feralpi): “Gas, prezzi alle stelle. C’è già chi si ferma”

Secondo il patron del gruppo dell’acciaio “questi rincari non sembrano del tutto giustificati con livelli di stoccaggio al 48%. Il vero ruolo lo sta giocando la speculazione”

Bobo Vieri: “Leao o Esposito, è derby da attaccanti davanti agli occhi del mondo”

Sei stagioni con la maglia dell’Inter, una con il Milan: oggi l’ex centravanti è protagonista in Kings League nel ruolo di presidente

Paralimpiadi senza portabandiera, a Verona una cerimonia dimezzata. E l’Ucraina scrive a Meloni

Domani l’apertura: 11 paesi diserteranno l’Arena. Kiev al governo italiano: “La Russia usa i Giochi per legittimare l’invasione”

Coralli e mantidi aliene, le scoperte per caso dei cittadini scienziati

L’ultima, fatta da una donna e sua figlia, è un’enorme distesa di corallo in Australia. E gli appassionati sono in aumento